Icer's. Snow studded tires for your feet.

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?DEHPA 11 October 2008 Icer's. Snow studded tires for your feet.

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?JXGZR Almost 12,000 people from Ontario landed in ER after falling on ice.

There are various anti-slip devices for the bottom of shoes. I have tested most, and find the type depicted, only available this year, to be the best by far. The Icer slips on, and stays on most types of footwear. To prevent slipping the studs are uniquely set to prevent slipping in all directions. With icers it is essential that there be studs near the heel to prevent slipping when the forward foot first touches the ground.

Other types of icer's, which are dangerous, are the simple one which is a strap under the front of the shoe with no heel studs-sure injury sooner or later, since the forward, foot, heal slips when first touching the ground. Another dangerous Icer is the spring assembly type (Yaktrac). There is too much surface, which slips on smooth ice, and even on a hard floor.

The type depicted cost $22.50 at Lee Valley, and is Made in the USA, and lasts a full season under normal circumstances. The Icer is sold in many US stores.

Here is the URL of the manufacturer.
http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?MLSDM

If you have icy conditions, don't leave home without a pair.